Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Thoughtworks, Apr 2024
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round 2022-05
Stage
Seed
Founded
2018
Headcount
35
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Business Software
About
Watchful is an AI-enhanced competitive intelligence platform that provides unparalleled visibility into competitors' digital assets and strategies through continuous and automated deep-tech discoveries. The platform helps organizations make data-driven decisions by uncovering hidden features, A/B tests, changes in user interface, and performance data within competitor applications. It serves product, marketing, strategy, engineering, and design teams, enabling them to stay ahead of market trends and make informed decisions.
Headcount over time
35 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- When was Watchful acquired and by which company?
- Watchful was acquired by Thoughtworks in April 2024.
- What is Watchful's primary business sector?
- Watchful's primary business sector is Business Software.
- Who is the Co-founder & CEO of Watchful?
- Itay Kahana is the Co-founder & CEO of Watchful.
- What was Watchful's last funding round?
- Watchful's last funding round was a Convertible Debt round in May 2022, raising $8,000,000. Vertex Ventures Israel was a lead investor in this round.
- What is Watchful's total funding raised to date?
- Watchful has raised a total of $13,000,000 USD.
- When was Watchful founded?
- Watchful was founded in April 2018.
- What is the core technology behind Watchful's platform?
- Watchful's platform utilizes Artificial Intelligence to provide competitive intelligence.
Team · 5
Itay Kahana
Founder · Co-founder & CEO
Michael Sorin
CFO
Idan Vakrat
CPO
Judah Rosen
VP Customers & Strategy
Adam Hatsir
VP R&D
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsData Analysis & Decision Support
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWebArtificial Intelligence
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2B
Highlights
Verified
Tags
software-applicationsenterprise-solutionsweb-platformbusiness-intelligenceartificial-intelligencecompetitive-intelligence
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | watchful.ai/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/28598834 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Watchful Technologies Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018-4 |
| Employees (exact) | 35 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Thoughtworks 2024-04
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | watchful.ai |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515829067 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2018-04-12 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 4 — charge (3), annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | גבורי ישראל 7 נתניה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-01-22 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-06-09 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-07-02 | דו~ח שנתי |